Data Centric Functions

Introduction

Data-centric functions are XSLT-based CMS functions that allow you to programmatically manage data in datatypes - retrieve, create, update and delete data items.

You will learn how to use these functions, primarily, the Get<DataType>Xml-like functions generated by the system automatically.

Who should read this guide

This guide is intended for web developers who want to learn how to use data-centric functions in Experience to manage data.

As a web developer, you must be an expert in XML and XSLT and master how to use Experience Management Administrative Console.

You need to have access to the Data and Functions modules with sufficient permissions to create, edit and delete datatypes and functions. To use the XSLT functions on pages and layout templates, you might also need to have access to the Content and Layout modules.

Getting Started

To get started with data-centric functions, follow these steps:

Getting Started
Step	Activity	Chapter or section
1	Get data as XML	Getting Data As Xml
2	Select fields	Selecting Fields
3	Sort data	Sorting Data
4	Filter data	Filtering Data Using Data Reference Filter Using Field Predicates Filter Using Compound Filter Using Active Page Reference Filter
5	Use paging	Paging
6	Use references	Using References
7	Set up naming	Naming
8	Set up caching	Caching
9	Add, update and delete data	Other Data-Centric Functions